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“The family that prays together stays together” was a reflection shared by Chris Noone, Moderator of Bread of Life Fellowship, during our national day of prayer on Sunday 22 August as we sought God’s mercy for Australia. The word that Chris shared stuck in my [...]

Albert Einstein said: "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein is 100% correct. And that is the exact challenge I felt when I was trying to create our new Dads4Kids TV Community Service Announcement. Although we have [...]

“Can you help me?” These were the words I first heard when I picked up the phone. “I can’t see my kids and I don’t know what to do. I feel like giving up and I am thinking about killing myself to shut off the [...]

Rod Lampard, father of five, says in a recent article in the Daily Dad, “Technology is a tool, not a toy. It’s a horrible baby-sitter. A terrible master. Tech is no substitute for hands-on, old-school dad and mum counsel, comfort and conviction.” That sums up [...]

Latest Closing the Gap report again highlights the waste, incompetence and corruption endemic in Australia’s Aboriginal affairs industrial complex The latest Closing the Gap report, released yesterday, again highlights the waste, incompetence & corruption endemic in Australia’s Aboriginal affairs industrial complex, Your Life Your Vote: [...]

Tony Robbins said, “It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” We all make a life by the decisions we make. A great man I once knew said to me, “Life is a decision.” So how do you make the right [...]

The Daily Declaration was granted exclusive online access to the 2020 American documentary Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton, produced by Family Theater Productions, part of Holy Cross Family Ministries. Following the life of Irish-American priest Fr Peyton from the Congregation of the Holy Cross, [...]

“As iron sharpens iron so does the face of a man’s friend,” is a saying from the book of Proverbs. It really sums up the mysterious masculine healing power that is released when men gather together for a noble purpose. I have experienced this mysterious [...]

How a dad's viral videos resonate deeply with fatherless youth. There are many aspirational “influencers” on the internet creating carefully staged, professional-looking content in the hope of attracting viewers. But Rob Kenney, an assuming middle-aged man, seems to have stumbled into internet stardom with simple [...]

It’s always fascinating reading about what other people have accomplished in life. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, was the richest man in America when he died in 1992 at the age of 74. He started Walmart in 1962, so in forty years he had [...]

Editor's Note: This is a profoundly real and self-revelatory article for those fathers who are grappling with the deeper issues of fatherhood. Full congratulations to Rod Lampard for sharing his journey with us. This is a case of strong meat for strong men. ___ “You’re [...]

Throughout the history of mankind, the natural progression of life has been birth, ultimately followed by death at some point in time. During these trying times, it might be worth looking at the importance of parenting. When we observe the wonder of birth, we are [...]

My good friend Robert Day sent me a link. He said, “Check out Gavin Topps and his ‘Fight Like a Pro’ Program”. Rob is a Dads4Kids board member. He has worked with men all his life. He knows men. So, I just had to check [...]

Our political, corporate and academic leaders like to tell us that we are ‘all in this together’. It’s a communitarian expression which we would like to think is true. In my younger days when I veered towards communism, that collective ideal was a strong one [...]

Thanks so much for all the wonderful help with the End of Financial Year ‘Help the Children’ Appeal. Your giving will help Dads4Kids to keep going. The good news is, we are just over halfway to our target. I am sure we will get there [...]

Domestic Violence is a monstrous evil. The abuse of one partner by another is one of the most destructive and wicked things a human being can do. And yet, it’s found among all demographics. According to the Federal Government’s report on Family, Domestic and Sexual [...]

2018 speech: I wish to acknowledge the custodians of this land, the Turrbal clan of the Jagera people and their Elders past and present. I acknowledge their continuing culture, especially their contribution to Australian life. I recognise we are working on their traditional country. I [...]

In the June 15 New York Times article, “I Did I.V.F. Without a Partner. It Shouldn’t Have Been So Hard,” author Alicia Lombardini described the emotional burden and expense of getting pregnant alone at age 42 after having had two abortions. Ruth Institute President Dr. [...]

Help comes from the most unexpected places in the most unexpected ways. This has been the case since the beginning of Dads4Kids in 2002. My wife and I have been truly humbled by the amazing support Dads4Kids has received over that time. When we started [...]

The debate over critical race theory (CRT) is lighting up media channels across America. Parents are the latest to voice their concerns, telling school district boards that CRT is making their children hate each other on the basis of skin colour. Those defending critical race [...]